Papagayo Peninsula & Gulf
Península y Golfo de Papagayo
A resort peninsula on the north shore of Papagayo Gulf, with a string of secluded coves and upscale resorts. Ideal for sailing, snorkeling and dolphin watching.
The Papagayo Peninsula is the high-end resort area of Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast. Large resorts, including Four Seasons, occupy many of the bays. By law, however, all beaches are open to the public, and you can reach small coves such as Playa Blanca and Playa Nacascolo by boat or via public access paths. Catamaran day tours are common in the gulf, where you can snorkel and see dolphins. Humpback whales can be spotted in the right season. From December to March, the strong Papagayo winds often blow. The sea turns cooler and murkier, which kitesurfers enjoy but which reduces the snorkeling experience.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste)
- Playas del Coco
- Playa Flamingo
- Catalina Islands Diving
- Liberia
- Playa Conchal
- Santa Rosa National Park
- Las Baulas National Marine Park (Playa Grande)